Soldier name

[John H.]

Hello,

I have this Luftwaffe helmet with the soldier's name of Zelenko and the feldpost # L21068 inside the helmet.

I was thinking of the name, it doesn't appear to be German could it be the name of a White Russian and / or HiWi Emigrnt Volunteer in the service of the Luftwaffe?

I'm looking for input on the name and appreciate any help.

I've attached a picture of the name and feldpost painted on the inside of the helmet.

Thanks, John

[FreeRange]

Zelenko is Ukrainian.

But Germans also did marry partners from other countries.

Zelenko was also the last name of a woman Russian (Ukrainian) fighter pilot.

[John H.]

Soldier name

Hello,

That is interesting, Ukraine and not Russian. I'm thinking most likely a volunteer after German liberated their county from the Russia.

There is no rank in front of his name or anywhere in the helmet, so he must have been a simple soldier.

Thanks for the help.

John

[Johnny R]

He probably was an ethnic German. There are three matches to the name on the German War graves site with that last name.

[Simon O.]

21068 belonged to the transport staffel of the V fliegerkorps, subsequently luftflotte 6 in the Ukraine

[John H.]

Soldier's name

Wow! That's good information I appreciate that. Thanks again guys!

John